Women's Recovery Home Analysis

Many participants engaged the group with stories of overcoming addiction or being sexually molested by family members as reasons behind their addiction. However all of their stories were compelling and empowering to the group of individuals who have seemed to endure some of the same sentiments as their fellow group mate. It appeared as if the individuals in the group even though that were court ordered appeared to be extremely engaged and very involved during the meetings. It seemed as though most who attended found peace and solice from the group during the NA meetings. As it stated by Krentzman, Robinson, Moore, et.al (2010), client’s state that their top two reasons for attending NA meetings were to promote recovery/ sobriety and to find support acceptance and friendships. One thing that I learned from the NA group that just as in AA, family support deems to be an important function on the perseverance of an addict and that the participation and involvement of family is detrimental in the treatment process for the addicts. In several of our readings many of the passages discussed the effects of family systems support as it pertains to substance abusers chemical addiction. The passages described the family system as being a detrimental part of the treatment process as well as for the treatment of the family as well. According to past studies, family involvement has aided clients in

At the beginning of my training, I was hesitant to work with people struggling with addiction. However, at this point, I am excited to begin working with this population. The raw honesty presented in the group setting along with the anger at the possibility of losing a safe place created a dynamic I wanted to further explore. Research supports that individuals attending group therapy in a 12 step program format succeed if they have the proper support and motivation (Cite). The group dynamic demonstrated that recovery takes time and self-discovery, similar to other situations dealt with in therapy. Subsequently, by using my sense of self and humor with clients struggling with addiction, I can help them in their journey. Furthermore, the client needs to identify accountability at their own pace in the process and not when others dictate. This knowledge and the personalization of addiction will aid me in the future support of my

When I walked into the meeting, I was a little apprehensive. It was only a small group of about ten people, which was held at a local hospital. Knowing that I had to explain I was there to observe as a student studying social work, I was worried that the participants would hold back from their real behaviors in the group and that they would be cold to me. However, that assumption could not have been farther from the truth. All my apprehension flew out the window, as the members of the small group all welcomed me with open arms. Apparently, these were regulars. Most in the group attended every meeting, and continued to use the support of the group to deal with the continuous chaos and trauma of living with an addict. I was welcomed to sit and observe the behavior of the individual members of the group express their grief, fear, and

The meeting consisted of twenty-five people including myself. The leader began by welcoming all returning addicts and non-addicts to the NA meeting. The meeting started with a moment of silence followed by everyone reciting the serenity prayer. After the prayer, the leader asked for volunteers to read the short messages about what the meeting is about and why they were there. Each person that volunteered to read one of the short messages began by saying, “Hi my name is (blank) and I’m an addict.” This was something that the group members did so that they could face the truth and admit that they had an addiction. The meeting continued by a volunteer reading the Twelve Step Traditions. This was a list that the members followed to achieve recovery from their addiction to narcotics. The leader then spoke aloud to the group about which of the twelve steps they were focusing on for the night. The leader then left it open for any group member to share a personal story about where they were on their road to recovery. Everyone who shared their story was open with the group and shared very personal experiences that they had. Everyone listened to each personal story that was shared. No one judged anyone from where they came from or what they had done in the past. Everyone was there to receive help and support those who were on their way to recovery as well. The meeting ended with

Dismas House is a grassroots, non-profit, faith-based Missouri Certified Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse Program. From state contracts in the early years to more than 25 years of contracting with the United States Department of Justice, Dismas House has earned a reputation for compassionate and effective clinical care. Consistently, Dismas House achieves outcomes exceeding national benchmarks. Over the last 42 years, Dismas House has accumulated a great deal of knowledge and expertise with leading men and women through the transition process from a life of lawlessness, substance abuse and other destructive behaviors to one of genuine freedom, accountability and responsibility.

For instance, the program may not be as effective for women because the model does not emphasize empowerment (Traylor, 2015). Furthermore, the program is not equipped for everyone's needs. Some individuals may need therapy and/or medical treatment, such as detox which AA cannot provide (Rehab4alcoholism Staff, 2017). Moreover, because the program emphasizes the “reliance on a higher power” it can cause individuals to believe they are powerless to change without the higher power (Rehab4alcoholism Staff, 2017). Next, “the anonymity of AA has led some member to abuse other members” (Rehab4alcoholism Staff, 2017). Since members are subjected to a policy to protects people’s identity, many women have confessed to being sexually abused during or after a meeting. In fact, this issue has caused the program to eliminate the thirteenth step of the program: sponsoring (Rehab4alcoholism Staff, 2017). Besides this, many are subjected to AA as a result of court order. Hence, the members are not truly willing to recover. Thus, prohibiting the growth of the other members. Not to mention, AA can cause influential people to become involved with the wrong crowd. Since the program is community-based, participants are surrounded by those who may also be addicted to drugs. Hence, a young or influential person may get involved with drugs through the group setting (Rehab4alcoholism Staff, 2017).In other words, AA can influence peer pressure.

As part of this assignment, I went to a "celebrate recovery" thinking that it was only for AA members, until I realize that the event covers in its recovery process, all types of addictive behaviors. They perform large group CR praise events every Thursday night including all holidays at South Tampa Fellowship Ballast Point Campus 5101 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611. There, I met with some AA members, NA members who were seeking help and many other people and relatives who visited the encounter only as

It is no secret that studies throughout the years have proven that substance addiction is more common in men than it is in women. In a majority of the studies done, medical professionals have been able to prove that males start using drugs from a younger age, go on longer usage spurts more often, are more likely to abuse tobacco products and alcohol, and are more likely to engage in binge drinking, where they consume five or more drinks in a short period of time (The Recovery Village, “A Study of Drug Addiction Between the Genders”). Up until the 1980’s only men were setting the standards for addiction treatment. Though both men and women were studied, the studies were done from a male perspective. This same perspective was the one that set the precedence for drug abuse prevention programs and for the rehab facilities. The treatment modalities were ones that tended to be designed with an emphasis on the needs of the male clientele with the female clientele being pushed through a one size fits all style treatment. This however, started to change in the 1980’s after the second wave of the women’s rights movement occurred. Women began to question

This rehabilitation center goes above and beyond simply addressing a mental illness or substance abuse need. They work to help their clients find and keep employment. This is specialized care that focuses mainly on life after addiction not the problem

They have access to skilled staff members and other supportive program participants, making the process of recovery more amiable. Once the detoxification process is complete, the person is ready to work on addressing their underlying issues. Working through these issues during short term inpatient rehab helps prevent them from resurfacing after treatment is complete. The program participant can expect individual counseling sessions as well as group therapy during their time in treatment. Upon completion of their drug rehab program, the graduate has a clearer perspective on their life and how to maintain their

and interview with Mr. Martinez was not only an enjoyable experience, but informative as well. Program planning was demonstrated with real world applications. I was able to gather enough information to conclude my ideas on the pros and cons of the agency. Perhaps most importantly, some avenues of career opportunities were demonstrated with a Health Promotion degree in the substance abuse field. Since I closed my Three Quarter Way House in Miami in late 1997 and drifted away from the recovery community, I have had a longing to be involved again. This has formed part of my reason for continuing my educational pursuits. Mr. Martinez and his staff were generous with their time, interaction, and advice. On Mr. Martinez’s advice, I plan to pursue to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist to compliment my degree. Also, I plan to attend the Burke County Substance Abuse Network breakfast with Mr. Martinez on the last Friday of the month. This assignment proved to be a most valuable

Culminating this final paper has been an honor and a privilege for me due to the plethora of trials and tribulations encountered during this journey that led me to this incredulous moment. To begin with, a remark that I am not the same person that I was previous to my internship at the DAC (Reading Hospital Drug and Alcohol Center) would seemingly be an understatement. In light of the fundamental role in helping those in our community who suffer from a Substance Use Disorder, I have been honored to work with such an amazing and caring group of people. Ultimately, the internship experience has enabled me to grow as a person by increasing my awareness of myself, others the profession of providing care for individuals with Substance Use Disorders,

*** was founded with a mission to be an alternative to incarceration. The organization is a private, free-standing, non-profit agency which is accessible to all, regardless of economic, ethnic or religious backgrounds. Since 1971, ***. has provided a highly successful, comprehensive, continuum of behavioral health services. Our formal treatment services have helped over 20,000 young people and their families. Under the *** umbrella, broad arrays of evidence-based prevention services have also been implemented in the treatment of substance use and co-occurring disorders. With their focus on identifying risk and protective factors, these programs have helped to educate and support

The Grace House Inc. is a faith-based and community-based agency that provides transitional housing services for women who are battling drug addiction with minor children. Grace House Inc., the purpose is to assist women battling substance abuse with in-house services and resources that offers case management services. Grace House Inc., for the parents who are at risk of losing their children or have their children removed from the home by the state because of their drug abuse that need substance abuse treatment services. The purpose of our agency is to work with these women and their children as they work to overcome their substance abuse issue. We encourage our clients to build their spiritual, emotional, psychological, and physical self to find their h How we accomplish these goals is by teaching women parenting skills needed to care for their children and how to re-parent themselves. We teach the parents these parent milestones to help their children

Throughout this essay, I’ve mentioned the word recovery numerous time. As Miss New Jersey it is a community that I would like to embrace, with over 23 million Americans in recovery today. These individuals are always going to struggle with addiction, but they work daily to replace destructive habits with healthy new ones, in the attempt to mainstream sobriety. I will represent this community as a Recovery advocate promoting institutions such as recovery centers and recovery high schools, and provide New Jersians in recovery with the tools to sustain long-term recovery. We need to support those, in recovery so they can do so “out loud”, society should not discriminate against a community that is working daily to better their lives, in the attempt